First, Take a Breath—Then Start Pinning

You just got engaged—soak it in. Seriously. Take a few days (or weeks!) to stay in the soft, dreamy engagement bubble before diving headfirst into checklists and timelines.

Once you’ve had a little space to celebrate and process, opening up Pinterest is one of the most fun and helpful ways to start exploring your vision—without pressure or commitment. Think of it like creative journaling for your wedding day: visual, open-ended, and low-stakes.

Why Pinterest Is One of the Best Wedding Planning Tools

You might already be using Pinterest for wedding ideas, but here’s the thing—it’s not just for inspo, it’s a visual language. Creating a wedding Pinterest board gives you a place to:

• Gather and organize your vision
• Explore your style (even if you don’t know it yet)
• Communicate more clearly with your planner, photographer, and vendor team
• Set the tone for the entire wedding experience

And the best part? You don’t have to know exactly what you want yet. Pinterest helps you figure it out.

Be Realistic With What You’re Pinning

Here’s the honest truth: Pinterest is beautiful—but it’s not always practical. Many of the most-shared wedding pins come from high-budget editorials or styled shoots, which can sometimes create unrealistic expectations (especially around florals, tablescapes, or venues).

That doesn’t mean you can’t pin those dreamy setups! Just keep your own budget and priorities in mind. Use Pinterest as inspiration, not a checklist. Ask yourself:

• What’s the feeling I love about this image?
• Is it the color palette? The intimacy? The styling?
• Could we recreate this in a way that feels authentic and budget-conscious?

This is also where your vendor team can help! When you share your board, we can help translate those ideas into something that works beautifully for you.

How to Create a Wedding Pinterest Board That Actually Helps

This doesn’t have to be overwhelming—and it’s not about building a copy-paste version of someone else’s wedding. It’s about curating ideas that feel like you.

Step 1: Start Broad

Search terms like “modern wedding inspiration,” “outdoor wedding photos,” or “fall wedding color palette” to start saving pins that speak to you—even if you’re not sure why yet.

Step 2: Save Freely, Then Refine

Give yourself space to pin whatever draws you in. Then come back and delete anything that no longer fits your vision. (Trust me, you’ll feel lighter after this edit.)

Step 3: Organize by Section of the Day

Pinterest allows you to create sections within boards—use this to your advantage. Break your board into categories like:

• Getting Ready
• First Look or Pre-Ceremony
• Ceremony Details
• Portraits + Golden Hour
• Reception Vibes
• Details + Flatlays
• Color Palette + Florals
• Outfits + Styling

This not only helps your vendors—it helps you see how the day flows and stays cohesive.

Step 4: Make Notes

Use the description section of pins to jot down why you saved it. (“Love this lighting,” “Want this bouquet shape,” “This reception layout feels cozy.”)

How Your Pinterest Board Impacts Your Wedding Photography

From a photographer’s perspective, your Pinterest board isn’t just helpful—it’s gold. It gives me an early peek into your aesthetic, priorities, and what matters to you.

When you share your board with me, I can:

• Understand your lighting preferences (moody vs. airy, direct vs. soft)
• Anticipate the overall vibe you’re creating
• Make sure your gallery reflects what feels like you—not just what looks good

And no, this doesn’t mean we’ll be copying someone else’s wedding. It’s about using your inspiration to shape a day that’s personal, honest, and thoughtfully styled around your own story.

About a month before your wedding, I schedule a creative planning call with all of my couples. This is when we go over your Pinterest board together and talk through your vision for the day—especially from a photo perspective. It’s incredibly helpful for me to understand why you pinned what you pinned, and which images are meant to inspire your day (vs. just reflect a general vibe you like).

These calls are where collaboration really starts to shine. We talk through what’s possible in your space, how to adapt certain ideas in a way that feels true to your story, and how to make room for artful, intentional images that aren’t just beautiful—but meaningful.

Your vision becomes our vision—and that’s when the magic happens.

Want a Starting Point? Snag the Freebie & Get Inspired 🎉

If you’re not sure where to begin—or want to make sure your Pinterest board actually helps your planning and photos—I’ve got you.

I created a free Pinterest Wedding Planning Starter Kit to walk you through how to:

• Build a board that reflects your style
• Organize it by each part of the day
• Pin with purpose (and with your budget in mind)
• Collaborate with your photographer to bring the vision to life

✨ Snag the freebie here to start your board with confidence.

✨ Click here to view my Wedding Inspiration Pinterest Board for inspiration I personally love and styles that photograph beautifully. (I’m always updating it!)

Use it as your starting point—or a fresh spark if you’re already pinning.

Final Thoughts

Pinterest is one of the best tools for early wedding planning. It helps you clarify your vision, connect with your vendors, and shape a day that feels beautiful, intentional, and aligned with what matters most to you.

Take your time. Pin what speaks to you. And remember—your wedding isn’t about checking every box. It’s about creating something real and unforgettable.

And when you’re ready to turn those pins into personal, artful photographs—I’d love to be there for it.